Giro d'Italia *SPOILERS*

[gavintc]

Contador is just a machine. Watching him live on tele and he is just dropping the rest of the field - incredible. 7.5 km and he is off the front with just one other rider. He looks so fresh compared to the other riders.

 

[raindog]

That's Rujano - the only one who stayed with him on Etna too.

 

[gavintc]

That's Rujano - the only one who stayed with him on Etna too.

I liked the way he gave Rujano the finish - good man to keep with him all the way.

 

[raindog]

Best to stay on good terms, I think they'll be seeing alot of each other over the next two stages.

 

[biking_fox]

Best to stay on good terms, I think they'll be seeing alot of each other over the next two stages

Doesn't look like there will be anyone else who is going to be within sight of Bertie

 

[gavintc]

Doesn't look like there will be anyone else who is going to be within sight of Bertie

3 min lead and with only mountains between here and Milan. Even the TT on Tue is uphill ! I cannot see the pink jersey changing again unless he forgets to keep his appointments with his medical assistant.

 

[Crackle]

Rujano wasn't a surprise after Etna, Gadret 3rd was, as were a few others but really, it's hard to see who'll challenge Bertie. Scrap for 2nd and 3rd will be more interesting.

 

[HLaB]

I liked the way he gave Rujano the finish - good man to keep with him all the way.

The commentator suggested that Rujano wasn't working 100% and was saving energy for a sprint, it never came, Contador must have thought he was working, it seemed quite amicable.

 

[Keith Oates]

Contador is proving beyind doubt that he is the best of the bunch so far in this race, it's not all over yet but I can't see anyone knocking him off the perch now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Crackle]

See the bloke with a steak on a string, dangling it in front of Contador

Good stage today. Contador didn't look as strong and Nibali rode well but Anton deserved the win.

Big mix up in the GC today, tomorrow should be interesting.

 

[fozzy]

yeah tomorrow should be good. thought contador paid very slightly for efforts yesterday, but he still looked the least uncomfortable today. i personally think his tactical ability is underestimated, why would he put maximum effort in to chase down igor anton? or any other gc contendor? they all have to beat him, not the other way around. great stage, may have to get over there at some point soon and do that hill.

 

[HLaB]

See the bloke with a steak on a string, dangling it in front of Contador

Good stage today. Contador didn't look as strong and Nibali rode well but Anton deserved the win.

Big mix up in the GC today, tomorrow should be interesting.

I heard the commentator saying that but I didn't actually see it The crowd certainly didn't like him at the end.

 

[ianrauk]

I heard the commentator saying that but I didn't actually see it The crowd certainly didn't like him at the end.

Indeed, certainly heard the boos on TV and AC definitely heard them too...he looked very surprised.

 

[Keith Oates]

The boos were no doubt the Italian crowd showing their 'support' for Nabali, I doubt Contador will be worried about them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RoyPSB]

The bloke with the steak on a string was hilarious. Anyone know what was written on his chest and stomache?

Quite relived to see the stage finish without any spectator incidents with Contador. Also, looked like a couple of the team bike crews were having a bit of a disagreement at one point.